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Cardinals claim OF Joey Butler off waivers

In a small move in comparison to what will happen in just a few hours, the Cardinals claimed outfielder Joey Butler off waivers from the Texas Rangers. Butler, 27, appeared in 8 games for the Rangers this season and went 4-for-12 with a pair of doubles, 3 walks, and an RBI. He notched playing time in both corner outfield spots.

Butler was drafted in the 15th round of the 2008 draft by the Rangers. He hit .291 with 12 homers, 51 RBI, and a .395 OBP in 119 games for Triple-A Round Rock this season. He has played 369 games in Triple-A over the last three seasons and is hitting an even .300 with 44 homers. He is a right handed hitter who has played all three outfield positions in his minor league career.

Butler is not eligible to play in the postseason with the Cardinals, but the team has long been searching for a right handed complement to Jon Jay in the outfield.